Private foundation · EIN 65-0118624 · Clearwater, Florida

Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $156K total, median $1,500. 84% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
49
$156K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in FL
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Pasco & Gulf RrShady Hills, FLCapital equipment$23K
Morton Plant Mease Hc FdnClearwater, FLCapital campaign$15K
Wesley Chapel Elementary SchoolWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$10K
Circus World MuseumBaraboo, WIHistorical site study$10K
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FLCapital project & schloraships$10K
FIRST Baptist Church of MedinaAlbion, NYUnrestricted$8,500
Crisis Center of Tampa BayTampa, FLAmbulance purchase$7,000
Safety Harbor Middle SchoolSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$6,000
Tampa Gen Hosp FoundationTampa, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Safety Harbor Chamber of Comm FdnSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$4,000
Collection on PalmettoClearwater, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Speak Up for Mental HealthTarpon Springs, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Circus Arts ConservatorySarasota, FLUnrestricted$2,500
H E P IncClearwater, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Sphs PTASt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$2,500
The Clearwater Chinese Language SchPinellas Park, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Circus & Traveling Shows RetirementSarasota, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Florida AquariumTampa, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Florida Odyssey of the MindWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Gulf Coast JfcsClearwater, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Mattie Williams Neighboor CtrSafey Harbor, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Quantum Leap FarmOdessa, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Arts in MotionDade City, FLUnrestricted$1,750
Friends of Safety Harbor LibrarySafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,500
Center for Great ApesWachula, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Center Youth Stage TheatreOdessa, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Circus Ring of Fame FoundationSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,000
City of Safety HarborSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Community Dental ClinicClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Good Samaritian MissionWimauma, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Humane Society of PinellasClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Jack Hadleyblack History MuseumThomasville, GAUnrestricted$1,000
John Wayne Birtyplace MuseumWinterset, IAUnrestricted$1,000
Moffit Cancer CenterTampa, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Museum of the SouthwestMidland, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Pensacola Vol Fire DeptBurnsville, NCUnrestricted$1,000
Pinellas Education OrgClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Ringling Museun of ArtSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Safety Harbor Arts & Music CenterSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Safety Harbor Library FoundationSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Sphs Band BoostersSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Sphs Football BoostersSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
St Pete High SchoolSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
St Pete Museum of HistorySt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Stetson UniversityDeland, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Wesley Chapel High SchoolWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAUnresrricted$500

By state: Florida 41 · New York 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Georgia 1 · Iowa 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Clearwater, Florida, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $156K across 49 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc give?

Florida (41 grants), New York (2 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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